Walker County's estimated 2026 population is 86,034 with a growth rate of 1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walker County is the 51st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 68,239 and has seen a growth of 26.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Walker County includes 61.9% White, 20.34% Black or African American, 4.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (61.9%)
Black or African American (20.34%)
Two or more races (11.93%)
Other race (4.01%)
Asian (1.12%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.39%)
Native American (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,459 | 61.9% |
| Black or African American | 15,921 | 20.34% |
| Two or more races | 9,342 | 11.93% |
| Other race | 3,139 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 880 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 303 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 248 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Walker County's average per capita income is $41,591. Household income levels show a median of $49,862. The poverty rate stands at 17.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,832 | - |
| Families | $71,342 | $91,286 |
| Households | $49,862 | $68,951 |
| Non Families | $31,017 | $39,871 |
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